Job Posting
FT EMS Director
Position Summary: 2 years supervisor or management experience required.
Administers first aid treatment to and transports sick or injured persons to medical facility, working as member of emergency medical team, by performing the following duties. Must also follow job description of EMT Basic, EMT Advanced, or Paramedic whichever applies.
Essential duties, functions, and responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to, and other duties, functions, and responsibilities may be added.
· Responds to instructions from emergency medical dispatcher and drives specially equipped emergency vehicle to specified location
· Monitors communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatcher
· Removes or assists in removal of victims from scene of accident or catastrophe
· Determines nature and extent of illness or injury, or magnitude of catastrophe, to establish first aid procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance, basing decisions on statements of persons involved, examination of victim or victims, and knowledge of emergency medical practice.
· Administers prescribed first aid treatment at site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicle, performing such activities as application of splints, administration of oxygen, treatment of minor wounds or abrasions, or administration of artificial resuscitation
· Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at treatment facility
· Assists in removal of victims from vehicle and transfer of victims to treatment center
· Assists treatment center admitting personnel to obtain and record information related to victims’ vital statistics and circumstances of emergency
· Maintains vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenishes first aid equipment and supplies
· Assists in controlling crowds, protecting valuables, or performing other duties at scene of catastrophe
· Assists professional medical personnel in emergency treatment administered at medical facility
· Directly supervises employees in the ambulance department
· Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
· Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
· Personal characteristics essential to the performance of this position: Demonstrate dependability; complies with the dress code; supportive of change; adheres to the hospital and EMS department policies; displays good interpersonal skills; accepts guidance and coaching; demonstrates pride in work; and participates as an effective member
· The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment of the position
· Ability to use specialized equipment and tools
· Comply with departments uniform policy
· Attends EMS department meetings, department head meetings, and hospital wide meetings
·Responsible for the training and maintenance of the hospital’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), ensuring staff preparedness and plan readiness at all times.
· Performs other duties as assigned
Benefit Conditions:
Waiting period may apply
Work Remotely
No
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
12 hour shift
On call
Work Location: In person
Contact Information
Jennifer Armer - Human Resources
Caldwell Regional Medical Center
761 W 175th St. S
Caldwell, KS 67022
Email: jarmer@crmcks.com
Phone: (620) 845-6492 |
